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Pumanawa - The Gift. Learning that her daughter is serious about a Christian boyfriend, a mother fears it will threaten a spiritual gift both women have inherited.

Small treasures is exactly what New Zealand short films are, treasures from the heart. There is a skill in telling a story in a short amount of time, yet it’s a challenge that filmmakers seem to enjoy. Short, sweet and to the point. Iti Pounamu showcases short films by New Zealand writers. ‘Shorts’ are a creative platform as the typical first stage for filmmakers.

Primary Title
  • Iti Pounamu
Episode Title
  • Pūmanawa - The Gift
Date Broadcast
  • Monday 24 August 2015
Start Time
  • 22 : 30
Finish Time
  • 23 : 00
Duration
  • 00:30
Series
  • 3
Episode
  • 20
Channel
  • Maori Television
Broadcaster
  • Maori Television Service
Programme Description
  • Small treasures is exactly what New Zealand short films are, treasures from the heart. There is a skill in telling a story in a short amount of time, yet it’s a challenge that filmmakers seem to enjoy. Short, sweet and to the point. Iti Pounamu showcases short films by New Zealand writers. ‘Shorts’ are a creative platform as the typical first stage for filmmakers.
Episode Description
  • Pumanawa - The Gift. Learning that her daughter is serious about a Christian boyfriend, a mother fears it will threaten a spiritual gift both women have inherited.
Classification
  • AO
Owning Collection
  • Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Live Broadcast
  • No
Subjects
  • Short films--New Zealand
Genres
  • Interview
Course Codes
  • MAORI 230
Contributors
  • Rangi Rangitukunoa (Director)
  • Michele Bristow (Producer)
  • Maori Television (Production Unit)
  • Poata Eruera (Filmmaker)
Subjects
  • Short films--New Zealand